Notice of Intent to Modify a Fee
Solid Waste Fees
The Yuma City Council will consider a change to the solid waste residential fees regarding residential collection and the environmental solid waste fee. These changes relate to increased costs for collection, as provided by City of Yuma Resolution 2018-002.
Through Resolution 2018-002, Solid Waste may increase fees annually by the lesser of 3 percent or the current Consumer Price Index (CPI). In the Bureau of Labor Statistics Report dated March 10, 2021, the Water, Sewer and Trash CPI increase for the period of February 2020 to February 2021 is 3.6 percent. As the maximum allowed is 3 percent, the fee increase is limited to that percentage.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Solid Waste Division did not recommend an increase in fees for the current fiscal year of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
Solid waste collection in the City of Yuma is operated as an enterprise fund, meaning the cost must be self-sustaining. The recommended fee increase will be considered at the Public Hearing for the City of Yuma budget adoption for the fiscal year of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
The residential collection fee is proposed to increase from $7.00 per month to $7.21 per month. The environmental solid waste fee is proposed to increase from $7.25 per month to $7.47 per month. The total combined recommended fee will increase from $14.25 to $14.68 per month.
Date, time and place of meeting
The proposed fee changes may be heard at the June 16, 2021 meeting of the Yuma City Council, starting at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of Yuma City Hall, One City Plaza (3rd Street between 1st Avenue and Madison Avenue), Yuma, AZ 85364.
Public comment is taken at the meeting and a speaker card will need to be completed. To access the Yuma City Council meeting agendas, go to the City’s website, www.YumaAz.gov.
Contact for more details
For more information on City of Yuma Solid Waste service or fees, contact Joel Olea, Director of Public Works, 928-373-4633, or joel.olea@yumaaz.gov.
Notice of Intent to Modify a Tax
Primary Property Tax Levy
On June 16, 2021, the Yuma City Council will hold a public hearing on increasing the Primary Property Tax Levy (Truth in Taxation hearing). The City of Yuma will consider increasing the Primary Property Tax Levy but decreasing the primary property tax rate for the Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022).
If approved, the primary property tax rate would decrease from the current $2.3185 to $2.2681. When compared with last year’s tax rate, a residence with an assessed valuation of $100,000 would see a decrease in property taxes paid to the City from $231.85 to $226.81. Other factors such as changes in assessed valuation or rate adjustments by other entities will also affect the overall property tax assessed.
Date, time and place of meeting
The proposed tax levy may be heard at the June 16, 2021 meeting of the Yuma City Council, starting at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of Yuma City Hall, One City Plaza (3rd Street between 1st Avenue and Madison Avenue), Yuma, AZ 85364.
Public comment is taken at the meeting and a speaker card will need to be completed. To access the Yuma City Council meeting agendas, go to the City’s website, www.YumaAz.gov.
Municipal Improvement District Tax Levy
Main Street Mall Maintenance District
The Mall Maintenance District was first formed in 1969 to finance improvements to the downtown business area. Currently, the District maintains the common areas of the downtown mall through the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department.
The City of Yuma will consider increasing the Municipal Improvement District Tax Levy and associated rate for Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). If approved, the Main Street Mall Maintenance District property tax rate would increase from the current $3.4152 to $3.9800. A Class Two business valued at $100,000 would experience an annual property tax increase from $512.28 to $597.00, or $84.72.
The proposed tax increase will be considered at the Public Hearing for the City of Yuma budget adoption for the fiscal year of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The meeting date, time, and place is noted below.
Driftwood Ranch #1 & 2
The Driftwood Ranch Maintenance District was first created in 2017 with subsequent action through resolution (Resolutions 2017-030, 2018-026, 2020-028, 2020-042) for the purpose of providing landscape maintenance in this development along certain arterial and collector streets or other areas as specified during the Final Acceptance of the Subdivision.
The City of Yuma will consider establishing the special assessment levy and associated rate for Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). If approved, the Driftwood Ranch Maintenance District special assessment property tax rate would be $1.1209. Effective July 1, 2021, this would be the first year of the special assessment. For every $100,000 in property value, a homeowner would see an annual increase in their property taxes of $112.09. This will be represented by a separate line on the property tax bill issued by Yuma County.
The proposed tax increase will be considered at the Public Hearing for the City of Yuma budget adoption for the fiscal year of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The meeting date, time, and place is noted below.
Livingston Ranch #2
The Livingston Ranch #2 Maintenance District was first created in 2019 (Resolutions 2019-017, 2019-024) for the purpose of providing landscape maintenance in this development along certain arterial and collector streets or other areas as specified during the Final Acceptance of the Subdivision.
The City of Yuma will consider establishing the special assessment levy and associated rate for Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). If approved, the Livingston Ranch Maintenance District special assessment property tax rate would be $1.1107. Effective July 1, 2021, this would be the first year of the special assessment. For every $100,000 in property value, a homeowner would see an annual increase in their property taxes of $111.07. This will be represented by a separate line on the property tax bill issued by Yuma County.
The proposed tax increase will be considered at the Public Hearing for the City of Yuma budget adoption for the fiscal year of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The meeting date, time, and place is noted below.
Saguaro #3 & 4
The Saguaro #3 & 4 Maintenance District was first created in 2019 with subsequent action through resolution (Resolutions 2019-001, 2019-010, 2020-030, 2020-043) for the purpose of providing landscape maintenance in this development along certain arterial and collector streets or other areas as specified during the Final Acceptance of the Subdivision.
The City of Yuma will consider establishing the special assessment levy and associated rate for Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). If approved, the Saguaro #3 & 4 Maintenance District special assessment property tax rate would be $0.8050. Effective July 1, 2021, this would be the first year of the special assessment. For every $100,000 in property value, a homeowner would see an annual increase in their property taxes of $80.50. This will be represented by a separate line on the property tax bill issued by Yuma County.
The proposed tax increase will be considered at the Public Hearing for the City of Yuma budget adoption for the fiscal year of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The meeting date, time, and place is noted below.
Park West Units 4 and 5
The Park West Units 4 and 5 Maintenance District was created in 2017 with subsequent action through resolution (Resolutions 2017-030, 2018,028, 2020-028, 2020-042) for providing landscape maintenance in this development along certain arterial and collector streets or other areas as specified during the Final Acceptance of the Subdivision.
The City of Yuma will consider establishing the special assessment levy and associated rate for Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). If approved, the Park West Units 4 and 5 Maintenance District special assessment property tax rate would be $1.1056. Effective July 1, 2021, this would be the first year of the special assessment. For every $100,000 in property value, a homeowner would see an annual increase in their property taxes of $110.56. This will be represented by a separate line on the property tax bill issued by Yuma County.
The proposed tax increase will be considered at the Public Hearing for the City of Yuma budget adoption for the fiscal year of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The meeting date, time, and place is noted below.
Desert Sky #1
The Desert Sky #1 Maintenance District was created in 2018 with subsequent action through resolution (Resolutions 2018-003, 2018-025) for providing landscape maintenance in this development along certain arterial and collector streets or other areas as specified during the Final Acceptance of the Subdivision.
The City of Yuma will consider establishing the special assessment levy and associated rate for Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). If approved, the Desert Sky #1 Maintenance District special assessment property tax rate would be $1.1033. Effective July 1, 2021 this would be the first year of the special assessment. For every $100,000 in property value, a homeowner would see an annual increase in their property taxes of $110.33. This will be represented by a separate line on the property tax bill issued by Yuma County.
The proposed tax increase will be considered at the Public Hearing for the City of Yuma budget adoption for the fiscal year of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The meeting date, time, and place is noted below.
Date, time, and place of meeting
The proposed special assessment rates may be heard at the June 16, 2021 meeting of the Yuma City Council, starting at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of Yuma City Hall, One City Plaza (3rd Street between 1st Avenue and Madison Avenue) Yuma, AZ 85364.
Public comment is taken at the meeting and a speaker card will need to be completed. To access the Yuma City Council meeting agendas, go to the City’s website, www.YumaAz.gov.
